I have a Symetre and love it.It was my first "real" reel and I have been very pleased. Before, when I was using cheap spin casters, I would work on the reel more than I would fish. Now I just fish.

You'll be really pleased with the Symetre - I have a couple of them in the 1000 size, and they are butter-smooth!

shimano curado is $99 at academy for black friday

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Shimano Curado is spinning reel not casting reel???

it is a bait caster.


The small and strong Shimano Curado 50-E Baitcast Reel, Right-handed features high-efficiency gearing for leverage and power. The high-efficiency gearing also eliminates flex in the drivetrain to produce smooth, silent, high-speed retrieves and large amounts of torque. A super-free bearing-supported pinion gear system eliminates friction on the spool shaft during the cast, while the variable braking system with reduced mass hub offers a consistent spool speed and is easy to manage. Freshwater/Saltwater. 115 yards/20 lb., 105 yards/30 lb., 6.9 oz.
Features and Benefits

Aluminum frame with graphite side plates for light weight and durability
5 stainless-steel ball bearings, 1 A-RB roller clutch bearing and 1 S A-RB ball bearing for smooth operation
High-efficiency gearing with a 6.4:1 gear ratio for high-speed retrieves that are smooth and silent
Super-free bearing-supported pinion gear system eliminates friction on the spool shaft during the cast
Dartainium drag
Cold-forged AL Drag Star with clicking adjustment
A7075 aluminum magnumlite spool
Drilled handle shank with Septon PV power grips
Variable brake system with reduced mass hub offers a consistent spool speed that is easy to manage and takes advantage of the maximum casting distance
Recessed reel foot
Super Stopper II antireverse eliminates backplay for instant hook-setting power
Assist stopper

PlanoSooner,

I have asking you if is spinning reel because the "AquariumGuy" was asking for spinning reels under $100,not for baitcasting reels.

Regards,

Jean

Before I get ripped I will tell you I have some Shimano open faced spinning reels...

Lately I have been also fishing a Wavespin size 3000 reel a lot and it has been a very good reel. Yes I like Shimano but this Wavespin is not expensive on Ebay and in my estimation it is a very very good reel for the money and way less than 100 bucks.

TwoRangers,

Please try DAIWA WHISKER SS TOURNAMENT 1300 one of the best spinning reel(quality/price).
New around $80,but in E-BAY you can find use ,but very good reel with half price.

doh!!!

i have always called baitcasters 'open faced'

and a spinning reel, well, a spinning reel

A Bass Pro Shops Extreme on a Berkely Lightning rod or a Bionic Blade would be a good spinning combo. I think a Garcia Cardinal on a Cherrywood would be a pretty reliable and super cost effective combo too. That would be more in the neighborhood of $50. I think Academy has those rods on sale for $10 this week.

Find a Mitchell 300 and it will last you a life time. I still have 6 I bought from KMart in 1978. They still work fine.

Why is everyone still suggesting if he already bought it? There was way too much advice given for such an easy question any way. I asked this question myself a couple years ago. The correct answer back then is still the correct answer today. Find the Shimano reel in your price range and buy it.

many people on discussion boards ALSO take the advice that the original poster got.

i welcome ALL advice.... especially well supported advice.

One word......PENN.

You just cant beat em.